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Bitcoin
Bitcoin Tracker: Miner’s Delight
April 14, 2017

The past week saw bitcoin (BTC) rise to near-record highs above $1,230, only to fall sharply during Thursday afternoon trading. At the time of writing, one bitcoin was equivalent to $1,174.45, down 3.46 percent from Wednesday’s close and trending downward still. Get the Full Story...

Retail
mPOS Top In-Store Tech Priority, Cost Main Barrier
April 14, 2017

It’s no surprise that in-store technology is increasingly a priority among brick-and-mortar retailers as a means to boost operations, meeting consumer demand and competing with the growth of Commerce’s market share (especially Amazon). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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ThredUP And The Resale Retail Revolution
April 14, 2017

Resale retail is a rapidly exploding business — particularly if one happens to be in the business of reselling clothes. According to thredUP’s most recent resale retail report, annually resale retail clocks in as a $40 billion industry, 49 percent of which ($18 billion) alone is apparel...

Retail
Omnyway Digitizes Brick-And-Mortar Shopping
April 14, 2017

Broadly speaking, the physical store experience is dying, said Ashok Narasimhan, CEO of Omnyway. Not so much in terms of sales, he clarified, as the numbers still peg in-store sales volume at around 90 percent of the total. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Uber Partners Up With Getaround To Boost Car Rental Market
April 14, 2017

Getting around without a car can be a laborious and grueling process. Within larger cities, there’s usually a Zipcar or other short-term car rental service nearby, but that can sometimes be expensive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Connected Car Tracker: Who’s On First?
April 14, 2017

A few notable developments popped in the connected car and car commerce space this week. While nothing much of note occurred in payment technology proper, the broader ecosystem saw movements that will enable these future solutions to run smoothly. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Flexxbuy Unveils New Customer Financing Platform
April 14, 2017

Finding the right financing option for large purchases can be a rough process. From calling various lenders to speaking with family members about possible loans, it can be both rigorous and tiresome. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Uber of X: greenRush is The Uber of Cannabis
April 14, 2017

Cannabis, a favorite relaxation method of choice for some, has slowly become less stigmatized within the past few years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Google
Google Rolls Out Style Ideas In Mobile Search
April 14, 2017

Google has reportedly included a new shopping feature in its image search that shows users looking at clothing what items go with it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...